Kushner Says Gaza Reconstruction Will Wait for Hamas Disarmament
Kushner also met Hamas officials on Sunday in a rare direct encounter as Washington seeks to move its Gaza plan forward.
Security
The New Morphology of National Security: Trucks, Drones, and Hybrid Warfare
Trucks, trailers, cargo-handling systems, and logistics software have become hybrid platforms capable of carrying not only goods but also intelligence,…
Maduro Seeks Chinese Support as American Military Presence Nears
Maduro met with China’s ambassador to Venezuela, Lan Hu, to review progress in economic, technological, and artificial intelligence projects.
US, South Korea to Tackle Troop Costs, China, and North Korea
There is even talk within the Pentagon of reducing the U.S. military presence in South Korea if an agreement cannot…
What is Trump’s Regional Strategy in the Israel-Iran Crisis?
The U.S. approach to the Iran-Israel war is a direct reflection of Trump’s ‘Peace Through Strength’ principle, which he adopted…
How Does Turkey View the Iran–Israel Conflict?
At first glance, the Iran–Israel confrontation falls beyond the contours of Turkey’s immediate security architecture
Trump Shock Pushes Japan Toward Rethinking Nuclear Taboo
Japan faces formidable political and cultural obstacles before it could even consider acquiring nuclear weapons.
New Architecture of Regionalization in the International System?
The U.S.’s new selective and cost-transfer-based security approach has affected security dynamics in the Caucasus in three ways.
China’s Wang Yi to Visit Pakistan for Strategic Dialogue After India Trip
In 2024, bilateral trade between China and Pakistan surpassed $23 billion, making Beijing Islamabad’s largest trading partner.
Trump Pressures Ukraine to Abandon NATO and Crimea
European officials say their presence at the White House is designed to prevent Trump and Putin from dictating the contours…
Why the World Urgently Needs a Global AI Governance Framework
Currently, there is no global framework to enforce accountability, no uniform mandate to ensure algorithmic transparency and equity, and no…
The Hague Summit: New NATO, New Cold War?
Although Western European countries in particular voiced their objections to increasing defense spending from 2% to 5% of GDP, Trump’s…
Russia Deepens Ties with Sahel Countries in Military Talks
Russia’s military footprint in Africa has grown significantly in recent years, often through the deployment of private security contractors, including…
Japan to Supply $6.5B in Stealth Frigates to Australia
For Japan, the deal to sell Stealth Frigates to Australia marks its largest-ever arms export since it began loosening post–World…
Serbia’s Anti-Government Protests Escalate as Clashes Spread
Serbia witnessed more violent confrontations as anti-government protesters and supporters of President Aleksandar Vucic clashed in several cities.
Report: Global Forest Fires Double in 20 Years
South American fires accounted for about one-quarter of the planet’s total fire-related tree loss.
Russia’s Independence in Drone Manufacturing Sparks Friction with Iran
The Alabuga plant stands as a symbol of both Russia’s industrial resilience under sanctions and the transactional nature of its…
Report: Zelensky Willing to Cede Some Territories to Russia
For Ukraine, the calculus is complex. Ceding territory already in Russian hands could bring an end to the fighting but…
Israel Strike Kills Five Aljazeera Journalists in Gaza
In 2024, Aljazeera journalist Anas Al Sharif shared in winning the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography for coverage of…
